Having lunch at the club so searched for an orphan. Grabbed this sucker and without looking thot it was the Howell cab. When I took it outa' the bag me ole black heart sank but knew I could always grab sumpin fron the rack. On opening none of us gathered could believe the color. Deep ruby..No bricking. Nose definately said Merlot. The taste said WOW!!! BUT>>>>>>>>>>>Drink-Em up fairly quickly. Shows the value of a great vineyard, good cellaring, and like KC says " No Taste Buds". Neat experience. WW